ST. CATHARINES, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
1. Election of Directors
All nominees listed in the Management Information Circular were elected as directors until the next annual general meeting of shareholders with the support of 76.19% of shares voted.
|
Nominee |
Outcome |
Votes For |
Votes Against |
Total |
|
Mats H. Berglund |
Elected |
29,294,220 |
25,257 |
29,319,477 |
|
Richard B. Carty |
Elected |
29,016,543 |
302,934 |
29,319,477 |
|
Jens GrØnning |
Elected |
29,294,985 |
24,492 |
29,319,477 |
|
E.M. Blake Hutcheson |
Elected |
28,521,419 |
798,058 |
29,319,477 |
|
Duncan N.R. Jackman |
Elected |
29,266,014 |
53,463 |
29,319,477 |
|
Trinity O. Jackman |
Elected |
29,241,946 |
77,531 |
29,319,477 |
|
Mark McQueen |
Elected |
29,296,347 |
23,130 |
29,319,477 |
|
Clive P. Rowe |
Elected |
29,297,530 |
21,947 |
29,319,477 |
|
Gregg A. Ruhl |
Elected |
29,300,025 |
19,452 |
29,319,477 |
|
Eric Stevenson |
Elected |
29,302,347 |
17,130 |
29,319,477 |
2. Appointment of Auditors
Professional accounting firm Deloitte LLP was appointed as independent auditors of the Company.
|
Outcome |
Votes For |
Votes Withheld |
Total |
|
Approved |
29,352,082 |
14,713 |
29,366,795 |
Director Retirement
Harold (Hap) Stephen will be retiring from Algoma’s Board of Directors after 21 years of service. Mr. Stephen did not stand for re-election this year in accordance with the Company’s age limit policy for Board members. Mr. Stephen also served on the Audit, Investment, and Environment, Health and Safety Committees.
“We have valued Hap’s leadership and expertise during his tenure on the Board and are thankful for his contributions to Algoma, and wish him all the best following his retirement,” said Duncan Jackman, Chairman of the Board at Algoma.
About Algoma Central Corporation
Algoma owns and operates the largest fleet of dry and liquid bulk carriers operating on the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway, including self-unloading dry-bulk carriers, gearless dry-bulk carriers and product tankers. Since 2010 we have introduced 10 new build vessels to our domestic dry-bulk fleet, with two under construction and expected to arrive in 2024, making us the youngest, most efficient and environmentally sustainable fleet on the Great Lakes. Each new vessel reduces carbon emissions on average by 40% versus the ship replaced. Algoma also owns ocean self-unloading dry-bulk vessels operating in international markets and a 50% interest in NovaAlgoma, which owns and operates the world’s largest fleet of pneumatic cement carriers and a global fleet of mini-bulk vessels serving regional markets. Algoma truly is Your Marine Carrier of Choice™. For more information about Algoma, visit the Company’s website at www.algonet.com.
Contacts
Gregg A. Ruhl
Algoma Central Corporation
President & CEO
905-687-7890
Peter D. Winkley, CPA, CA
Algoma Central Corporation
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
905-687-7897
